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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.31, 7,858.08 and 1,730.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.31, 7,858.08 and 1,730.16 is: 2,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.31 : 7,858.08 = 1,730.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.31/7,858.08 = 1,730.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.31x = 7,858.08 × 1,730.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.31x = 13,595,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,595,735.69/5,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.96

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